Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Central Asia, Southern Asia, Western Ghats, India
Southern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
congesta, paucinervia
Curly Locks, Roman Gold, Emerald Falls Pendula
Habitat
Fertile bottom land, moist forests, Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pale White, White
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown, Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in growing season
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Fruit Bats
Not Available
Allergy
Eczema, Mouth itching, Throat itching
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
good for lips, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Diuretic, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin C
Antidote, Antifungal, Astringent, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Inner Wood, Outer Bark
Other Uses
Added to salads, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Incense, Oil is used for aromatherapy, The essential oil is used as insect repellent, Used as a building material, Wood is used to store meat and food grains
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Carissa carandas
CEDRUS deodara
Common Name
Black Currant
Deodar Cedar, Himalayan Cedar
In Hindi
करोंदा, कालि मैना
देवदार
In German
Carandas
Deodar Cedar
In French
karondas
Deodar Cedar
In Spanish
karondas
Deodar Cedar
In Greek
karondas
κέδρους Cedar
In Portuguese
karondas
Deodar Cedar
In Polish
karondas
Deodar Cedar
In Latin
karondas
Deodar Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Gentianales
Pinales
Family
Apocynaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Abietoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Karonda and Deodar Cedar
Season and care of Karonda and Deodar Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Karonda and Deodar Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Karonda season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Deodar Cedar season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Karonda is Loam and for Deodar Cedar is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Karonda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Deodar Cedar is Neutral, Alkaline.
Karonda and Deodar Cedar Physical Information
Karonda and Deodar Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Karonda height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Deodar Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Karonda and Deodar Cedar are as follows:
Karonda flower color: Pale White and White
Karonda leaf color: Green
Deodar Cedar flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Deodar Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Karonda and Deodar Cedar
Care of Karonda and Deodar Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Karonda pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead leaves and Deodar Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Karonda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Deodar Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.